, the capital of , transits between tradition and innovation, offering residents and visitors a diverse experience and a complete urban infrastructure. Intense green and mild climate make for the perfect setting for those who wish to discover the charms of this metropolis.

‘World capital of bars’, attracts visitors from all over the world with its cozy gastronomy. Vibrant, plural, with style and quality of life, the city has wide range of attractions and tourist

Imagens capa: Estúdio Click, Ricardo Laf e Ilustrações Belotur. Laf e Ilustrações Click, Ricardo Estúdio Imagens capa: services and is one of the main events centers of .

Since 2016, Belo Horizonte figures in the noble catalog of UNESCO World Heritage, a title awarded to the Pampulha Modern Ensemble.

The proximity to and , historic colonial sites, to the nature of Serra do Cipó and to the art of the Inhotim Institute complete the experience of living and being in Belo Horizonte.

We are waiting for you. You will be amazed! Belo Horizonte has a prime geographical location, close to large urban centers and easy access to all regions of the country. The Belo Horizonte International Airport - BH Airport is one of the main hubs of the Brazilian air network.

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Capital of the State of Minas Gerais Foundation: 12/12/1897 Population: 2,7 million Area: 330,95 km² Climate: the city has mild temperatures BELO HORIZONTE throughout the year (maximum 28ºC from January to March and minimum of 15ºC in the months of June and July). The rainy season are concentrated between November São Paulo and March. DISTANCE OF BELO HORIZONTE

Congonhas – 78 km Mariana – 112 km Ouro Preto – 96 km CITY AIRLINE FLIGHT TIME Inhotim - Museu de Arte Contemporânea e Azul 3h Buenos Aires Jardim Botânico – 60 km Gol 3h Parque Nacional da Serra do Cipó – 100 km Lisboa TAP 9h Parque Estadual do Sumidouro – 50 Km Miami American Airlines 8h Gruta da Lapinha – 50 Km Orlando Azul 9h Gruta de Maquiné – 127 km Panama City Copa Airlines 6h Gruta Rei do Mato – 62 km BELO HORIZONTE BELO PAMPULHA

Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a masterpiece that marks the signature of important names in architecture and the arts, such as , Roberto Burle Marx and Cândido Portinari, became, in July 2016, World Cultural Heritage, a title issued by UNESCO.

It is composed by the buildings and gardens of the San Francisco de Assis Church (Igrejinha da Pampulha), the Casino (current Pampulha Art Museum), the Casa do Baile (now Reference Center in Urbanism, Architecture and Design of Belo Horizonte) and the Yacht Golf Club (now Yacht Tennis Club), built almost simultaneously between 1942 and 1943, besides the water mirror and the edge of the Lagoon.

The region has established itself as a center of development and practice of sports and pole of entertainment and gastronomy. It is a stage for sports, cultural and leisure events. PAMPULHA Igreja São Francisco de Assis

TO VISIT:

• Igreja São Francisco de Assis Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 3000, Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 4101-1174

• Casa do Baile Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 751, Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 3277-7443 Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: • Mineirão (Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto) Museu de Arte da Pampulha Av. Antônio Abrahão Caram, 1001, São Luis Phones: +55 (31) 3499-4300 / 3499-4333

• Museu Brasileiro do Futebol (MBF) Avenida Coronel Oscar Paschoal, s/n, Portão G2, Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 3499-4312

• Mineirinho (Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond) Av. Antônio Abrahão Caram, 1000, Pampulha Phones: +55 (31) 3915-4701 / 3915-4776

• Museu de Arte da Pampulha Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 16585, Pampulha Phones: +55 (31) 3277-7946 / 3277-7953 Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: • Fundação de Parques Municipais e Zoobotânica Casa do Baile Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 8000, Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 3277-8489

• Aquário Bacia do Rio São Francisco Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 8000, Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 3277-8489

• Parque Ecológico da Pampulha Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 6061, Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 3277-7439 PAMPULHA Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: THE HEART OF THE CITY

In the central region are some architectural treasures from the beginning of the city, such as the Liberty Palace, former headquarter of State Government. In 2010, the historic buildings of the Secretaries of State became part of the Circuito Liberdade, around Liberty Square, considered the largest cultural circuit in Brazil. Plural venue, connects people and promotes interaction with historical and artistic collections, museums, cultural centers, library, planetarium, spaces for workshops, coffee shops, restaurants and shops.

Afonso Pena Avenue is one of the symbols of the capital of Minas Gerais and interconnects natural and cultural attractions. Crafts are another highlight. The richness and originality of the pieces can be seen at the Centro de Artesanato Mineiro (handcraft center) and the Feira de Artesanato da Afonso Pena, the largest art and crafts open air fair in Latin America. THE HEART OF THE CITY THE OF HEART THE Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo:

TO VISIT:

• Arquivo Público Mineiro • Av. João Pinheiro 372, Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3269-1167 • Biblioteca Pública Estadual Prof. Luiz de Bessa • Praça da Liberdade, 21, Funcionários - Phones: +55 (31) 3269-1166 / 3213-0812 • Casa Fiat de Cultura • Praça da Liberdade, 10, Funcionários Phone: +55 (31) 3289-8900 • Centro de Arte Popular Cemig • Rua Gonçalves Dias, 1608, Lourdes Phone: +55 (31) 3222-3231 • Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Belo Horizonte – CCBB BH • Parque Municipal Américo Renné Giannetti Praça da Liberdade, 450, Funcionários - Phone: +55 (31) 3431-9400 • Espaço do Conhecimento UFMG • Praça da Liberdade, s/n°, Funcionários - Phones: +55 (31) 3409-8350 / 3272-9584 • Memorial Minas Gerais Vale • Praça da Liberdade, s/nº, Funcionários Phone: +55 (31) 3343-7317 • MM GERDAU Museu das Minas e do Metal • Praça da Liberdade, s/n°, Funcionários - Phone: +55 (31) 3516-7200 Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: • Museu Mineiro • Av. João Pinheiro, 342, Funcionários Phones: +55 (31) 3269-1103 / 3269-1168 • Palácio das Artes | Fundação Clóvis Salgado • Av. Afonso Pena, 1537, Centro - Phone: +55 (31) 3236-7400 • Parque Municipal Américo Renné Giannetti • Av. Afonso Pena, 1377, Centro - Phone: +55 (31) 3277-4161 • Museu Inimá de Paula • Rua da Bahia, 1201, Centro Phones: +55 (31) 3213-4320 / 3222-9798 • Museu da Moda – MUMO-FMC • Rua da Bahia, 1149, Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3277-4384 Palácio da Liberdade - Praça da Liberdade • Cine Theatro Brasil Vallourec • Rua dos Carijós, 258, Praça Sete Centro - Phones: +55 (31) 3201-5211 / 3243-1964 • Museu de Artes e Ofícios • Praça Rui Barbosa, 600, Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3248-8600 • Centro e Quatro | Instituto Antônio Mourão Guimarães – IAMG • Praça Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: Ruy Barbosa, 104, Praça da Estação Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3222-6457 • Centro Cultural da UFMG • Av. Santos Dumont, 174, Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3409-8290 • Mercado Central • Av. Augusto de Lima, 744, Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3274-9434 • Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto • Av. Prudente de Morais, 202, Cidade Jardim - Phones: +55 (31) 3277-8573 / 3277-8861 • Sala Minas Gerais | Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais • Rua Tenente Brito Melo, 1090, Barro Preto - Phone: +55 (31) 3219-9000 THE HEART OF THE CITY THE OF HEART THE

Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto THE BEST VIEW OF A BEAUTIFUL HORIZON

Belo Horizonte must be seen from the top of its nearby mountains. The Mangabeiras Lookout, located beside the Parque das Mangabeiras, provides an unrivalled panoramic view of the city. Nature lovers should also visit the Serra do Curral Park, which embraces the city and is a must see. To end the day, a suggestion is appreciated at sunset in the Pope’s Square. THE BEST VIEW OF A BEAUTIFUL HORIZON BEAUTIFUL A OF VIEW BEST THE Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo:

Mirante do Mangabeiras

Serra do Curral TO VISIT:

• Mirante do Mangabeiras Rua Pedro José Pardo, 1000, Mangabeiras Phone: +55 (31) 3246-5030

• Parque Municipal das Mangabeiras Av. José do Patrocínio Pontes, 580, Mangabeiras Phone: +55 (31) 3277-8277

• Parque da Serra do Curral Av. José do Patrocínio Pontes, 1951, Mangabeiras Phone: +55 (31) 3277-8120

Photo: Acervo Embratur Acervo Photo: • Praça do Papa | Praça Israel Pinheiro Av. Agulhas Negras, s/nº, Mangabeiras Praça do Papa THE BEST VIEW OF A BEAUTIFUL HORIZON BEAUTIFUL A OF VIEW BEST THE Photo: Miguel Aun - Acervo Belotur Miguel Aun - Acervo Photo: Complexo Mineirão Photo: Ricardo Laf Ricardo Photo:

CITY OF FOOTBALL

Belo Horizonte provides an ideal environment for sports. The stadiums and training centers offer the most modern infrastructures in Brazil, as well as a high-level hospital network and an international-renowned sports medical center.

• MINEIRÃO

The Governador Magalhães Pinto Stadium, known as the

Estádio Independência Mineirão, underwent a complete modernization and was transformed into an international standard multi-purpose arena. Located in the Pampulha region, next to the artworks of Oscar Niemeyer, the stadium has a capacity for 62 thousand fans.

Photo: Gualter Naves - Acervo Belotur - Acervo Naves Gualter Photo: At the ‘Giant of Pampulha’, as it is also called, an esplanade was built to hold events and shows that can hold up to 65 thousand people. The whole complex has universal accessibility.

• MUSEU BRASILEIRO DO FUTEBOL

Like major stadiums around the world, Mineirão has a museum dedicated to football, with the proposal of being an extra attraction for the sports public. Visiting the museum is a way to go through the history of the sport and experience the Copa do Mundo 2014 excitement and emotions that only football can provide.

• INDEPENDÊNCIA

The Raimundo Sampaio Stadium, better known as Arena

Photo: Adão de Souza - Acervo PBH Adão de Souza - Acervo Photo: Independência, is a multipurpose venue prepared to host both football events and cultural events in general. The stadium has 25,000 seats. It is located in the eastern part of the city with easy access. CITY OF FOOTBALL OF CITY Culinária Mineira

GASTRONOMY Photo: Acervo Ministério do Turismo Ministério Acervo Photo: Belo Horizonte preserves the tradition of Minas Gerais cuisine, loaded with history, simple ingredients and a lot of creativity, and is recognized worldwide for its originality and seasoning. Coffee, cheese bread, craft beers, cachaça and regional Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: cheeses are some of the outstanding products of the local gastronomy.

The Mercado Central (Central Market), located in the heart of the city with 400 shops, brings together what is most expressive of Minas Gerais culture, from the craft cheeses to the best cachaça in Brazil, as well as local craftwork.

Surprising in gastronomic innovation there is the BeGreen, first urban farm in Latin America. A space to cultivate experiences and a more sustainable life, sharing knowledge and marketing Mercado Central agro-ecological foods.

It also stands out due the various gastronomic festivals, in addition of being recognized with the World Capital of the Bars. Photo: Acervo Ministério do Turismo Ministério Acervo Photo: GASTRONOMY

Capital Mundial dos Bares Palácio das Artes

EFFERVESCENCE AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Belo Horizonte is one of the cities with the highest production of Photo: Estúdio Click Estúdio Photo: culture in Brazil. Recognized scenic groups such as Giramundo, Sala Minas Gerais - Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais Grupo Corpo, Grupo Galpão and Primeiro Ato were born in the capital of Minas Gerais. In music, Clube da Esquina, Uakti, Skank, Jota Quest, Pato Fu and are examples of musical movements and bands formed in the city.

Nightlife is a festival of attractions. There is everything from the traditional bar with its sidewalk tables to parties and clubs, wine houses, beer gardens, pubs and cafes, and the sophisticated restaurants that offer the best of international cuisine. The city still offers great concert halls and international shows.

The city also offers entertainment and services for the LGBT public. Belo Horizonte has the second largest LGBT circuit in Brazil, according to Editora Guiya, gathering many opportunities Photo: Rafael Motta Rafael Photo: of artistic presentations, performances and shows, tourist and Grupo Galpão gastronomic experiences, attracting visitors to the city.

The LGBT Pride Parade represents the strength, the astral and the color of the public, gathering thousands of people in the city center. Photo: Guto Muniz - Acervo Grupo Galpão Muniz - Acervo Guto Photo: EFFERVESCENCE AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY CULTURAL AND EFFERVESCENCE CARNAVAL OF BELO HORIZONTE ARRAIAL OF BELO HORIZONTE

As a result of spontaneous manifestations of The largest June Festival in southeast region, the population, the carnival of Belo Horizonte, the Arraial de Belo Horizonte brings together, which history began in the first decades of the in addition to the Municipal Competition of city, is experiencing a great renaissance in the Quadrilhas Juninas (traditional dance), the last ten years. Today, it is considered one of the cortege, musical attractions, parties and biggest and best in the country, moving more quermesses, gastronomic festivals and than 3 million revelers in more than 400 parade workshops in all regions of the city. blocks. The event has become one of the most It means that alongside with the valorization of sought after for its democratic, diverse and plural regional traditions, the event aims to be inserted essence, consisting of parade street blocks, in the Brazilian artistic and tourist calendar, as decentralized stage shows, parades of caricature a typical attraction of Belo Horizonte and with blocks and samba schools, private parties, all unique touches that differentiate the Arraial from coupled with a genuine culture providing unique other June festivals in Brazil. experiences.

Carnaval de Belo Horizonte Arraial de Belo Horizonte Photo: Ricardo Laf Ricardo Photo: Photo: Acervo Ministério do Turismo Ministério Acervo Photo: ARRAIAL OF BELO HORIZONTE BELO OF ARRAIAL CARNAVAL OF BELO HORIZONTE BELO OF CARNAVAL Photo: Acervo Belotur Acervo Photo: EVERYTHING, ALL THE TIME! Jan Campanha de Popularização do Teatro e da Dança January to March

Carnaval de Belo Horizonte Feb February or March (changes according to the year)

Minas Trend Preview April (Spring/Summer) and October (Fall/Winter) Mar

Comida di Buteco – April to May

Eventos de Negócios Botecar – April to May Apr Expominas Brasil Sabor – May to June

Festival Internacional de Quadrinhos (FIQ) Photo: PROMINAS Photo:

May May/June (odd years)

Expocachaça – June

Jun Arraial de Belo Horizonte – June and July

Parada do Orgulho LGBT de Belo Horizonte – July

Jul Festival Internacional de Curta de Belo Horizonte (FESTCURTAS) – August

Festival Internacional de Corais (FIC) – September Aug Festival Internacional de Teatro (FIT) – September

FIT - Festival Internacional de Teatro INDIE - Mostra de Cinema Mundial – September

Sep Festival de Arte Negra (FAN) – October (odd years)

Fórum Internacional de Dança (FID) October and November Oct

Feira Internacional de Negócios, Inovação e Tecnologia (FINIT) – October or November

Nov Volta Internacional da Pampulha – December

Feira Nacional de Artesanato – December Dec EVERYTHING, ALL THE TIME! THE ALL EVERYTHING,

Dates subject to change by the organizers. Photo: Ricardo Laf Ricardo Photo: SURROUNDING

The capital is close to important tourist destinations as the historical cities of Mariana, Ouro Preto and Congonhas. the last two declared World Heritage sites, are home of treasures and riches of baroque production dating back to the Brazilian colonial period and the gold cycle.

In Brumadinho, it is amazing to visit the Inhotim Institute, a museum of contemporary art and a botanical garden recognized worldwide for its collections.

The Caves Route of Peter Lund and the Serra do Cipó National Park, biosphere reserves, make up one of the richest destinations for adventure and nature tourism. SURROUNDING SURROUNDINGENTORNO Inhotim Photo: Miguel Aun Photo: Acervo Embratur Cidade deOuro Preto Gruta do Maquiné

Photo: Click Belotur • • • • • Lagoa Santa -Phone:+55(31)3689-8592 Gruta daLapinha-Estrada Campinho Lapinha,Km6, Phone: +55(31)3715-1310/1078 Gruta doMaquiné-Rod.MG-231,Km27,Cordisburgo Phone: +55(31)3775-2695 Gruta ReidoMato -Rod.BR-040,Km472,Sete Lagoas Phone: +55(31)3661-8122 Distrito deQuinta doSumidouro, Confins Parque Estadual doSumidouro -Praça Fernão Dias,10, Phone: +55(31)3571-9700 Inhotim -RuaB,20,Brumadinho TO VISIT: CENTRAL REGION

1 - Academia Mineira de Letras / Minas Gerais Academy of Letters 2 - Arquivo Público Mineiro / Mineiro Public Archives 3 - BDMG Cultural / BDMG Cultural Center 4 - Belotur Empresa Municipal de Turismo de BH / BH Tourism Authority 5 - Biblioteca Infantil e Juvenil da PBH / Children’s Library 6 - Biblioteca Pública Estadual / Public Library 7 - Câmerasete - Casa da Photografia de MG /Câmerasete Photography Gallery 8 - Casa Fiat de Cultura / Casa Fiat Cultural Center 9 - Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil / Banco do Brasil Cultural Center 10 - Centro Cultural Laces JK (Sesc) / Sesc/Laces JK Cultural Center 11 - Centro Cultural UFMG / UFMG Cultural Center 12 - Centro de Arte Popular Cemig / Popular Art Center - Cemig 13 - Centro de Artesanato Mineiro / Mineiro Craft Market 14 - Cine Theatro Brasil Vallourec / Vallourec Cinema and Theater Room 15 - Conservatório UFMG / UFMG Conservatory 16 - Espaço do Conhecimento UFMG / UFMG Knowledge Room 17 - Estação Ferroviária / Railway Station 18 - Estação Rodoviária / Bus Station 19 - Funarte-MG / Funarte-MG Cultural Center 20 - Igreja de São José / São José Catholic Church 21 - Igreja N. Srª da Boa Viagem / Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem Catholic Church 22 - Igreja N. Srª de Lourdes / Nossa Senhora de Lourdes Catholic Church 23 - Km de Vantagens Hall / Km of Advantages Convention Center 24 - Memorial Minas Gerais Vale / Minas Gerais Vale Memorial 25 - Mercado Central / Central Market 26 - Mirante do Mangabeiras / Mangabeiras Viewpoint 27 - Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira / Brazilian E. Warfare Museum 28 - Museu da Imagem e do Som / Image and Sound Museum 29 - Museu da Moda / Fashion Museum 30 - Museu das Minas e do Metal / Mines and Metal Museum 31 - Museu de Artes e Ofícios / The Arts and Crafts Museum 32 - Museu dos Brinquedos / Toy Museum 33 - Museu dos Militares / Army Museum 34 - Museu Giramundo / Giramundo Museum 35 - Museu Histórico Abílio Barreto / Abílio Barreto Historical Museum 36 - Museu Inimá de Paula / Inimá de Paula Museum 37 - Museu Mineiro / Mineiro Museum 38 - No Mundo das Águas / Waterland 39 - Palácio da Liberdade / Palace of Liberty 40 - Palácio das Artes / Palace of Arts 41 - Parque Municipal / Municipal Park 42 - Prefeitura / City Hall 43 - Pronto-Socorro / Emergency Room 44 - Serraria Souza Pinto / Souza Pinto Sawmill 45 - Serviço de Atenção à Saude do Viajante / Traveller Health Clinic 46 - Sesc Palladium / Sesc Palladium Cultural Center 47 - Terminal Conexão Aeroporto / Conexão Aeroporto: Buses to and from the International Airport 48 - Tribunal de Justiça / Courthouse MAPS PAMPULHA SURROUNDING AREA PAMPULHA

1 - Aeroporto da Pampulha 9 - Museu de Arte da Pampulha Pampulha Airport Pampulha Art Museum 2 - Casa do Baile / Ballroom House 10 - Museu da História da Inquisição 3 - Casa Kubitscheck / Kubitscheck House Historical Museum of Inquisiton 4 - Igreja São Francisco de Assis 11 - Parque Ecológico da Pampulha São Francisco Catholic Church Pampulha Ecological Park 5 - Iate Tênis Clube / Iate Tênis Club 12 - Parque Guanabara 6 - Lagoa da Pampulha / Pampulha Lake Guanabara Amusement Park 7 - Mineirão / Mineirão Stadium 13 - Parque Lagoa do Nado Museu Brasileiro do Futebol Lagoa do Nado Park The Brazilian Soccer Museum 14 - Zoológico | Jardim Botânico | Jardim 8 - Mineirinho / Mineirinho Arena Japonês | Aquário / Zoo | Botanical Garden | Japanese Garden | Aquarium

MANGABEIRAS

1 - Mercado do Cruzeiro Cruzeiro Market 2 - Mirante do Mangabeiras Mangabeiras Viewpoint 3 - Parque das Mangabeiras Mangabeiras Park 4 - Parque da Serra do Curral Curral Mountains Park 5 - Rua do Amendoim Peanuts Street 6 - Serra do Curral Curral Mountains MAPS TOURIST INFORMATION

CENTRO DE REFERÊNCIA TURÍSTICA ÁLVARO HARDY – VEVECO Av. Otacílio Negrão de Lima, 855 – Pampulha Phone: +55 (31) 3277-9987

MERCADO DAS FLORES/PARQUE MUNICIPAL Av. Afonso Pena, 1055 – Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3277-7666

RODOVIÁRIA Praça Rio Branco, 100 – Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3277-6907

MERCADO CENTRAL Av. Augusto de Lima, 744 – Centro Phone: +55 (31) 3277-4691

CENTRO DE INFORMAÇÃO AO VISITANTE CIRCUITO LIBERDADE Av. Bias Fortes, 50 – Praça da Liberdade Phone: +55 (31) 98210-3132

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